How to work remotely at the Houston Rodeo (yes, really)
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Is it possible — or an absolutely unhinged idea — to work remotely at the Houston Rodeo?
- Don't knock it just yet. With some eager determination and a lax work day, it might just be doable.
Why it matters: Blink three times, and you'll miss it. Houston goes full rodeo mode for three weeks, and then it's all over by Sunday.
The big picture: People might give you a look, but hey — work hard, play hard.
- This is a similar mentality of working remotely on vacation — just with a smidge more stimulation than a quiet hotel room.
Why you'd even consider this: You can beat the evening traffic by coming in a few hours early.
- You'd make the most of your limited PTO.
- Your lunch break? Filled with odd and delicious concoctions.
- Active workday — 10,000 steps easy.
How it works: You can bring a laptop as long as it fits within the bag size limit (24"x15"x18").
- WiFi is available in some spots, including NRG Center and Champion Wine Garden if you want to work outdoors.
- On a less crowded day, WiFi holds up. Definitely good for emails and even a Zoom call if the Wine Garden crowd is minimal.
Pro tip: Plop down on the second floor of NRG Center, which is your best bet for getting actual work done.
- It's calmer, air-conditioned and full of people taking a break rather than wrangling with a crowd.
Reality check: Obviously, this works only if you can work remotely — preferably on a day when you've already knocked out the heavy lifting, or you know you're not going to be stressed and sweating deadlines.
The bottom line: It's physically possible. Whether you should do it — or whether you'll enjoy it — is a whole other question.